When Mariana Harrison first moved away from home, her father tagged along to make sure his baby girl’s new apartment was safe. The first thing he noticed was a common problem almost no one sees, and Mariana has never forgotten. Now working as a realtor in Texas, Mariana tells every one of her clients what her father told her. She even shared his advice on Facebook,
My dad gave me this advice a long time ago when I moved into my first apartment. He even came out and changed the screws for me as soon as I moved in. Someone else recently posted about it and I thought I would share!
A good home security tip that you may have never thought about…. Most contractors install the plates with the supplied screws which are only a half inch long and come out with one kick by a burglar. He installed 4 inch screws in their place that go through the door frame and into the framing of the house. They can kick for a long time before they get tired! You can see in the picture the screw in his hand is the screw supplied with the door hardware. Making a burglar make a bunch of noise and be foiled in their initial plan can not only give you time to arm yourself but they will most likely move on to an easier target.”
Check your home and share this piece of advice with anyone else who’s moving away for the first time!